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Love's Executioner
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Why was Saul tormented by three unopened letters from Stockholm? What made Thelma spend her whole life raking over a long-past love affair? How did Carlos' macho fantasies help him deal with terminal cancer? This title gives the affecting accounts of the author's work with these and seven other patients.
Why was Saul tormented by three unopened letters from Stockholm? What made Thelma spend her whole life raking over a long-past love affair? How did Carlos' macho fantasies help him deal with terminal cancer?
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Love's Executioner by Irvin D. Yalom is a profoundly insightful exploration into the lives of ten patients as they navigate through the complexities of their deepest anxieties and fears. Yalom, a world-renowned psychotherapist, invites us into his consulting room, providing an intimate view of the therapeutic process and the human condition.
Through compelling narratives, Yalom delves into the stories of his patients, each tormented by their unique struggles. We meet Saul, who is haunted by three unopened letters from Stockholm, a mystery that consumes his thoughts and emotions. Thelma's life is tangled in the memories of a long-past love affair, unable to move forward despite the years that have gone by. Carlos, dealing with the grim realities of terminal cancer, finds solace in his vivid macho fantasies, which offer a temporary escape from his mortality.
Yalom's skilful storytelling reveals the common existential crises that bind us all: the fear of isolation, the dread of death, the burden of freedom, and the search for meaning in life. These case histories offer not only a glimpse into the patients' minds but also into Yalom's own reflections and self-examinations. His frank discussion of his own mistakes and biases provides a rare and candid look into the mind of a master therapist.
The brilliance of Love's Executioner lies in its ability to humanise the practice of psychotherapy. Yalomβs narrative goes beyond the conventional boundaries of clinical case studies, transforming them into poignant tales of human resilience and the quest for self-understanding. Readers are encouraged to confront their own existential fears and consider the therapeutic journey that leads to personal growth and acceptance.
Whether you are a practising therapist, a student of psychology, or simply someone intrigued by the depths of human nature, Love's Executioner offers a compelling and thought-provoking read. Through Yalom's exceptional storytelling, readers gain valuable insight into the therapeutic process and the shared human struggle to find meaning in a seemingly indifferent universe.
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Love's Executioner by Irvin D. Yalom is praised for turning therapy into compelling narratives akin to fiction, revealing the profound complexities of the psychotherapeutic process. Reviewers highlight Yalom's storytelling skill, honesty, and the fascinating insight his tales offer into human nature and the therapist-patient dynamic. His writing is described as moving, instructive, beautifully composed, and enriched with both narrative wit and earthy humour.
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ISBN: 9780141975443
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 April 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 213g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Irvin D. Yalom is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine. As well as an award-winning psychiatrist and psychotherapist, he is an extremely prolific author. His many other works include The Gift of Therapy, Staring at the Sun, When Nietzsche Wept, The Theory and Practice of Group Psychiatry, The Schopenhauer Cure, Lying on the Couch, Momma and the Meaning of Life, Existential Psychotherapy, I'm Calling the Police, Inpatient Group Psychotherapy, Every Day Gets a Little Closer and The Spinoza Problem.
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